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Travel Weekly
18-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
American Cruise Lines set to debut Patriot class
Saturday marks the inaugural sailing of American Patriot, the first ship of American Cruise Lines' new Patriot class. The 130-passenger vessel will sail 15-day New England itineraries round-trip from Boston. Three other ships in the Patriot class — American Pioneer, American Maverick and American Ranger — are scheduled to debut over the next 16 months. American Pioneer will arrive this year, while Maverick and Ranger, both 125-passenger ships, are set to be delivered in 2026. The cruise line has nine New England itineraries this season sailing out of Boston; New York; Portland, Maine; and Providence, R.I. They range in duration from eight to 15 days.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Cruise Lines Opens New England Cruise Season Launching American Patriot - Newest Cruise Ship in the USA
American Cruise Lines announces the opening of their biggest and most exciting season of New England cruises—featuring 9 itineraries and 5 small ships, including the newest cruise ship in the country, American Patriot. GUILFORD, Conn., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Cruise Lines announces their biggest and most exciting season of New England cruises—featuring 9 itineraries and 5 small ships, including the newest cruise ship in the country, American Patriot. American Patriot is the flagship in the company's new Patriot Class series. The brand-new 130-passenger ship passed Sea Trials with flying colors and will embark on its first cruise this week, sailing June 21st roundtrip from Boston. Lucky guests will enjoy one of the Line's premiere New England itineraries, a 15-Day Grand New England cruise, visiting Boston, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Gloucester, Provincetown, and Plymouth, MA; Portsmouth, NH; Newport, RI; Boothbay Harbor, Bar Harbor, Bath, Bangor, Portland, Rockland, and Camden, ME. In addition to American Patriot, the company is also launching three more Patriot Class sister ships in the next 16 months, American Pioneer, American Maverick, and American Ranger. 2025's expanded collection of 8 to 16-Day itineraries highlights the company's continued growth across the country and exclusive array of cruises exploring coastal New England. Seasonal sailings discover historic seaports in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut (plus Hudson River cruises visiting New York). American's cruises highlight the scenic shorelines, seaside villages, and harbors that have made New England a world-famous destination, and one that is best experienced from the water. Similar to the company's river cruises, all the itineraries are 100% domestic and visit only U.S. ports—so many guests can leave their passports at home, skip flights, and drive straight to the ships. American's U.S.-flagged small ships depart from convenient ports including New York City; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; and Portland, ME. Guests enjoy picturesque views from private balcony staterooms, authentic lobster-bakes, onboard entertainment, and guided shoreside experiences as they sail into the heart of over 20 ports throughout this celebrated maritime region. American Cruise Lines' 2025 collection of New England sailings: 8-Day Cape Codder cruises, roundtrip from Boston, MA 8-Day New England Islands cruises, roundtrip from Providence, RI 9-Day Maine Coast and Harbors cruises, between Portland and Bangor, ME 8-Day Northeast Harbors cruises, sailing between Boston, MA, and New York City 11-Day New England Explorer cruises, roundtrip from Boston, MA (*cruises operating in 2026; 12-Day itinerary dates on the website have an included pre-cruise hotel stay) 15-Day Grand New England cruises, roundtrip from Boston, MA 8-Day Hudson River Summer Classic cruises, sailing between New York City and Albany, NY Once summer concludes, American also offers 16-Day New England Fall Foliage cruises, between Portland, ME and New York City, and 8-Day Hudson River Fall Foliage cruises, between New York City and Albany, NY, sailing in September and October. Each one of American's curated itineraries is highlighted with onboard experts, historians, and evening entertainment that brings the region's history and charm to life. Cruising aboard spacious small ships, including brand new American Patriot, and the company's fleet of 100-passenger Coastal Cats, guests will enjoy gourmet cuisine, daily cocktails, and the finest amenities available in small ship cruising. Some itinerary dates offer included Pre-cruise Hotel Stays. Pre-cruise packages are available for all cruises from all departure cities, including the Four Seasons Hotel for cruises from Boston. About American Cruise Lines: American Cruise Lines is the largest river cruise line in the U.S.A. with 25 small ships, 21 exploring the Mississippi River and waterways around the country in 2025. The company's award-winning fleet and domestic itineraries build on a 50-year history of delivering curated all-American explorations. Today, the company offers luxury river cruise experiences in 35 states and operates the only 100% U.S. flagged fleet of riverboats and small ships in the world, all sailing exclusively in the U.S.A. Learn more at: Follow us on Facebook at: Follow us on X at: MEDIA INFO: Media Contact Alexa Paolella, American Cruise Lines, 2034536800, Media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Cruise Lines Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Could Peoria land a new Illinois River cruise option? Here's what to know
An advocacy group with ties to Washington, D.C., is working to bring a national cruise line to the Illinois River that would make a stop in Peoria. The Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative, a group that advocates politically for cities and towns on the Illinois River, is in talks with American Cruise Lines to set up a cruise route that would travel the Illinois River and make a stop in Peoria. Representatives from the IRCTI told the Peoria City Council on Tuesday night that if the city agreed to spend $22,600 on a membership fee and join its group, it could become part of an initiative that, among other things, is trying to bring a cruise line to the Illinois River. While the proposed cruise line wouldn't be permanently stationed in Peoria, like the bygone Spirit of Peoria riverboat that left the city in 2022, members of the Peoria City Council said a cruise line stop in Peoria could bring back some of the energy and money the riverboat once provided to the city's riverfront. The proposed cruise line route — which is notably just an idea the IRCTI has kicked to American Cruise Lines — would fly guests to Chicago and then have them board a boat in Ottawa, Illinois. The boat would travel down the Illinois River and travel through Peoria on its way to the Mississippi River where it would then turn south to St. Louis or north to Minneapolis. More: Peoria will once again host largest fireworks show in Illinois. Here's what to know Bringing a cruise line to the Illinois River was just a small piece of the pitch the IRCTI delivered to the City Council on Tuesday. Ultimately, what the IRCTI said it would advocate for is making the Illinois River part of federal discussions around funding for environmental and business development programs that could tap Peoria into millions of dollars. To join the coalition Peoria, has to pay a $22,600 joining fee and then an annual fee every year it stays part of the group. The coalition includes cities such as Pekin, East Peoria, Ottawa, La Salle, Peru and Beardstown. The City Council voted 9-2 on Tuesday to pay the $22,630 membership fee to join the IRCTI. Councilmember Denis Cyr said he hopes the program is successful and does bring the millions of dollars to Peoria that was mentioned in the group's sales pitch, but he voted against the measure because Peoria is the only city on the Illinois River that has a mandate from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce its pollution into the river. Councilmember Alex Carmona voted against the measure because he wants Peoria to find ways to be more "business friendly" that do not cost the city money. While he voted for the measure, councilmember John Kelly expressed skepticism that the advocacy group would succeed in its pitched endeavors to bring millions of federal dollars to Peoria. Kelly said he was not skeptical of the group's "intentions" but rather "what it can actually do." Mayor Rita Ali was joined by eight other councilmembers, including Kelly, in supporting the city's membership into the IRCTI. Ali said the initiative will "attract millions of dollars to Peoria." Councilmember Denise Jackson was excited at the idea of bringing a passenger boat back to Peoria. She said $22,000 was a "drop in the bucket" compared to the earning potential that having a cruise line stop in Peoria could bring to the city. More: Low inventory, high interest: The challenges of buying a home in the Peoria market This article originally appeared on Journal Star: New river cruise could come to Peoria, Illinois
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
First-ever National Mississippi River Day frames the river as 'the great connector'
Michael Anderson views the Mississippi River as the country's great connector. It flows through 10 states — both red and blue — weaving its way through major population centers and small towns. Millions of Americans drink from it, and live, work and play on its banks. For that reason, Anderson believes it's high time the river had its day. This year, it will. For the first time, June 2 will be recognized as National Mississippi River Day, a move that Anderson and other advocates hope will bring sorely needed attention to one of the country's most significant waterways as it continues to struggle with pollution, disinvestment and the effects of climate change. The environmental advocacy group One Mississippi, for which Anderson directs outreach and education efforts, launched the day to kick off its annual campaign for the river, River Days of Action. More: 10 important facts about the Mississippi River More: The Mississippi River is central to America's story. Why doesn't it get more love? "In a time where it's almost more immediate to turn our backs on each other, now is the time to turn toward the river and turn toward each other," Anderson said. "This is about having a dedicated day for the people of the river, in these mainstem states and beyond, to turn toward each other. Several river cities and three states, including Wisconsin, have formally recognized the day. Gov. Tony Evers wrote in a proclamation that the river connects Wisconsin to the global economy and that protecting it is paramount as environmental threats continue to grow. In April, the national conservation group American Rivers named the Mississippi the most endangered river in the U.S. because of the Trump administration's plans to scale back spending on natural disasters, including flooding. There's significant room for improvement in federal flood relief programs, advocates said, but they argued federal participation is key to coordinating flooding response because the Mississippi touches so many states. The upper Mississippi River in particular is experiencing higher water flows and more severe, longer-lasting flooding due to climate change and land use changes. These high waters are killing floodplain forests and disrupting fish habitats. On the lower river, drought years have caused barges to run aground. And pollutants from Midwest farm fields and urban centers continues to choke aquatic life at the river's mouth off the coast of Louisiana. More: Mississippi River named most endangered in U.S. Why water quality is not the issue. More: Mississippi River runoff is not just a Gulf problem. It impacts health, recreation upstream. Layoffs and cuts to federal agencies that manage the river are also causing concern among environmental advocates. That's in part what propelled Steve Marking, a river historian and guest performer for American Cruise Lines on its Mississippi River cruises, to organize a June 14 event at Goose Island County Park near La Crosse as a part of One Mississippi's River Days of Action. More: Multiple researchers fired from La Crosse USGS science center, threatening work on invasive species and other Mississippi River issues "Celebrate the Mississippi," hosted by the Upper Mississippi River chapter of the Izaak Walton League, of which Marking is a founding member, will include a paddling trip through the river's backwaters, an outdoor photo contest, a floodplain forest tour and a demonstration of the league's Save Our Streams program, which teaches people how to do their own water quality monitoring. The demonstration is meant to help people realize their own power in taking care of natural resources, Marking said. "Being able to take charge of the data and find out whether your local stream, your local creek or even the mainstem of the Mississippi is healthy or not ... is something we can do," he said. On June 2, One Mississippi will host an online celebration at noon to hear residents' stories from along the river and discuss what's needed to protect it. Anderson said he thinks momentum for National Mississippi River Day will continue to build in years to come, similar to Earth Day. "There's just a really encouraging message of hope — of where we are ... and also of where we can go," he said. Madeline Heim covers health and the environment for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Contact her at 920-996-7266 or mheim@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: First-ever National Mississippi River Day happening June 2
Epoch Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
Cruise Tourism Is Returning to Providence, Rhode Island
By Sarah Kuta TravelPulse For the first time in four years, cruise ships will once again be sailing into Providence, Rhode Island. American Cruise Lines has added the city to its New England itineraries, in partnership with the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island. 'We're thrilled to welcome American Cruise Lines back to Providence,' says Brett Smiley, mayor of Providence. 'This partnership represents a major investment in the future of our waterfront and our local economy. It also reflects a growing recognition of Providence as a world-class destination with deep culinary and cultural appeal.' Starting next month, American's ships will dock at a new floating dock at 25 India Street, next to the Seastreak Ferry Terminal. Travelers will be able to walk to some of the city's top attractions, including delicious restaurants in Fox Point and on Wickenden Street, the historic John Brown House Museum, the pedestrian-friendly waterfront, and the RISD Museum. Longer-term, the partners hope to build a permanent dock on the Providence River, with an overarching goal of making Providence a key coastal destination and future homeport. Related Stories 7/31/2024 4/30/2025 'American Cruise Lines is very appreciative of the partnership between the city and state,' says Eric Dussault, director of port development at American Cruise Lines. 'As the country's largest domestic cruise line, and world's only 100 percent U.S.-flagged fleet, we are proud to be docking in Providence again. American looks forward to developing a longer-term agreement, investing in the city's waterfront and providing ongoing economic benefits to the local community.' Copyright 2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. Visit at Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Dear Readers: We would love to hear from you. What topics would you like to read about? Please send your feedback and tips to
